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The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston

Dr. David M. Livingston

The Space Show® focuses on timely and important issues influencing the development of outer-space commerce and space tourism, as well as other related subjects of interest to us all. doctorspace.substack.com

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78:24

The Beyond Earth Institute Presents A Space Show...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/02/13

The Space Show Presents Steve Wolfe, Tyler Bender, & The Beyond Earth Institute, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026Quick Summary:This Space Show program focused on promoting the upcoming Beyond Earth Symposium, scheduled for February 24-25 in Washington, D.C., which will explore creating a clear pathway to a space town and discuss Artemis program developments. The discussion covered NASA’s authorization bill, commercial space station development, and the need for infrastructure to support a sustainable lunar

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98:28

Dr. Scott Solomon talks humans in space, on the Moon,...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/02/11

The Space Show Presents Dr. Scott Solomon, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026Quick Summary:The Space Show program focused on Dr. Scott Solomon’s new book “Becoming Martian,” which explores the biological and evolutionary challenges of human space settlement, particularly on Mars. Our discussion covered key concerns about reproduction in space, medical care for astronauts, and the genetic diversity needed for a successful Mars colony. Solomon emphasized that while technology for space travel is advancing rapidly,

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83:29

Dr. Greg Autry Returns To The Space Show

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/02/10

The Space Show Present Dr. Greg Autry, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026Quick Summary: The group explored various aspects of the Artemis program, including its challenges, timeline concerns, and comparison with China’s space efforts, while discussing the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in space exploration. The conversation concluded with discussions about space policy, commercial space activities, and educational challenges facing the U.S., with emphasis on the need to generate public enthusiasm for

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101:28

MARK WHITTINGTON Returns to The Space Show!

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/02/09

The Space Show Presents Mark Whittington, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026Quick Summary:Our program began with followed by conversations about the Artemis II mission and space technology advancements. The group explored various aspects of space exploration, including Iran’s space program, lunar missions, and the development of space suits and launch systems. The discussion concluded with conversations about AI in journalism, nuclear reactor technologies, and the upcoming Artemis II mission, including its

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98:07

We welcome Marc Berte, CEO, and Dr. Paul Jaffe of...

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2026/02/08

The Space Show Presents Marc Berte & Paul Jaffe of the Overview Energy Co. Friday, 2-6-26Quick SummaryThe Space Show hosted a discussion about space solar power with Marc Berte, CEO of Overview Energy, and Paul Jaffe, Vice President of Systems Engineering at Overview. The conversation focused on Overview’s innovative approach to space solar power, which involves beaming near-infrared light from geosynchronous orbit to existing large-scale solar projects on Earth. Marc explained how their system

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10:30

The Space Show Hotel Mars with Eric Berger

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/02/08

Eric Berger of Ars Technia joined both John and me on this one segment Hotel Mars program to discuss thre details regarding NASA's urgency in acquiring a new Mars telecommunications orbiter. The debate seems to be between traditional public (government) builds or commercial partnerships to meet the critical 2028 launch window for future missions. Note that this was a one segment Hotel Mars program.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in

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90:29

The Space Show Presents Space/Science Journalist...

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2026/02/04

The Space Show Presents Sarah Scoles, Friday, 1-30-26Quick Summary”Our program initially focused on discussing the status and challenges of the Breakthrough Starshot project, including its cancellation and implications for interstellar travel research through Sarah’s Oct 2025 Scientific American story. Participants explored the technical and financial aspects of space exploration, including the development of laser propulsion technology, the importance of mechanical engineering in different gravity

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19:01

Hotel Mars presents Dr. Paul Kalas re the Fomalhaut...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/02/03

Hotel Mars Dr. Paul Kalas for Weds, Jan. Jn. 28, 2026, #4495Quick SummaryJohn Batchelor and I presented Professor Paul Kalas of the University of California at Berkeley, who discussed his groundbreaking observations of the Fomalhaut star system using the Hubble Space Telescope. Kalas explained how he discovered evidence of asteroid collisions creating massive dust clouds, which occur approximately every 100,000 years and last only 5-10 years. The discussion explored how planetary systems form

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94:41

Dr. Ethan Siegel Talks With Our Space Show Audience....

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/01/31

The Space Show Presents Dr. Ethan Siegel, Tuesday, 1-27-26Quick Summary:The Space Show featured a 90-minute discussion with theoretical astrophysicist Ethan Siegel, who shared his vision for space exploration and scientific research. The conversation covered the James Webb Space Telescope’s revolutionary capabilities, the potential for breakthrough propulsion technologies, and the importance of investing in large-scale space telescopes despite budget constraints. Ethan emphasized that while private

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112:30

Dr. Ajay Kothari Makes The Case For Cargo To The Moon

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2026/01/29

The Space Show Presents Dr. Ajay Kothari, Sunday, 1-25-26.Quick summaryThe meeting focused on Dr. Kothari’s presentation of a cargo delivery concept to the moon using multiple Falcon Heavy upper stages docked together, which he proposed as an alternative to NASA’s current Artemis program. Ajay argued this method could be implemented more quickly and cheaply than the Starship program, with the potential to establish a permanent lunar presence before China’s planned International Lunar Research

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65:48

The Space Show presents Dr. Antonino del Popolo to...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/01/28

The Space Show Presents Dr. Antonino Del Popolo, Friday, 1-23-25Quick summaryThe Space Show hosted Dr. Antonin o del Popolo, an Italian astrophysicist, to discuss his book “We Are Not Alone: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life.” Dr. del Popolo explained the various theories on the origin of life, including panspermia and abiogenesis, and discussed the challenges in detecting extraterrestrial life, such as the distance between stars and the lack of confirmed signals from other civilizations. He

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10:14

Hotel Mars with Doug Messier on global 2025 launch...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/01/26

Broadcast 4491, Hotel Mars with Doug Messier, 1-21-26John Batchelor and I welcomed back Doug Messier to discuss the global launch industry from 2025 plus the expectations of said industry for 2026. Doug called out SpaceX, the US, China, Russia, India and a few other launching nations. He talked about many of the private companies either developing their launchers or actually starting to launch rockets. He provided the statistics for the companies and launching nations as well. All of this jampacked

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114:38

Bob Zimmerman returns to The Space Show For His...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/01/22

The Space Show presents Bob Zimmerman, Tuesday, 1-20-26Quick SummaryWe started this Space Show program with Bob Zimmerman with discussions about space exploration policies, private industry involvement, and the current state of various space companies, including ULA and Blue Origin, along with a brief mention of Robert’s book “Conscious Choice.”Detailed SummaryBob and David discussed the potential impact of a space program incident with Artemis, comparing it to past accidents and suggesting it could

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120:14

Dan Adamo discusses lunar orbits, Artemis II, Artemis...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/01/21

The Space Show Presents Dan Adamo, Sunday, 1-18-26Quick SummaryOur program focused on a detailed discussion of lunar exploration architectures and orbital dynamics, led by Dan Adamo, a former NASA mission controller with extensive experience in orbital rendezvous. Dan explained why NASA’s current Artemis program uses a nearly rectilinear halo orbit around the Moon, despite its instability and operational challenges, primarily due to constraints imposed by the Orion spacecraft’s service module and

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92:11

The Space Show Presents Dr. Armen Papazian On...

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2026/01/20

The Space Show Presents Dr. Armen Papazian, Friday, 1-16-26NOTE: THERE WERE TECHNICAL VIDEO DIFFICULTIES WITH ARMEN’S SYSTEM NEAR THE END OF THE PROGRAM BUT THEY WERE RESOLVED.Quick SummaryThis Friday morning space show featured Armen Papazian, a financial economist discussing his research on cryptocurrency and its limitations for space development. Armen explained how the current monetary system, based on debt and calendar time, restricts space exploration funding and proposed a new concept of

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19:09

Hotel Mars presents Dr. Devesh Nandal on his "Little...

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2026/01/19

Hotel Mars, Weds, Jan. 14, 2026Hotel Mars presents Dr. Devesh Nandal with John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston discussing Dr. Nandal’s research regarding the cosmological mysteries known as the “little red dots.” The discovery consists of compact, bright objects in the early universe that are not easily explained as galaxies or accreting black holes. The findings challenge the standard model of cosmology and may suggest the universe matured much earlier than previously thought by 21st-century

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60:55

GUY SCHUMANN of RSS-Hydro in Luxembourg shares how to...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/01/14

The Space Show Presents Guy Schumann, CEO of RSS-Hydro, Tuesday 1-13-26Quick summaryThis program focused on discussing Guy Schumann’s transition from academia to founding RSS-Hydro, a company specializing in disaster response and monitoring services using space technology. The discussion covered RSS-Hydro’s capabilities in fire and flood monitoring, their business model flexibility, and Guy’s academic background in hydrology. The conversation concluded with discussions about the regulatory

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92:19

Presenting a Special Space Show Open Lines Discussion...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/01/14

The Space Show Presents A Special Open Lines Discussion, Sunday, 1-11-26Quick summaryThis program focused on discussing space industry developments and future predictions for 2026, with participants exploring topics like advancements in AI, robotics, and space technology. They debated the influence of private sector leaders like Elon Musk and Eric Schmidt on space policy and innovation, while also examining educational requirements needed to support future space endeavors. The group discussed the

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73:35

The Space Show Presents Space Architecture and Human...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/01/12

The Space Show Presents Melodie Yashar, Friday, 1-9-26Quick summaryOur discussion started with a focus on Melodie’s transition from architectural engineering to space architecture, particularly her work on 3D printing concepts for Mars habitats and her journey through various organizations including NASA and Icon. The discussion covered technical challenges and opportunities in space colonization, including the development of lunar and Martian habitats, autonomous systems, and robotic construction

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18:03

The Space Show Presents Hotel Mars With Anatoly Zak...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2026/01/12

Anatoly Zak, Hotel Mars, Jan. 7 Weds:The summary below is provided by John Batchelor. You can see this program’s video on John’s Substack page.Dr. David M. Livingston, doctor of space himself, is here. He is my colleague and co-host and friend and copilot, as we’re getting not only into time and space, but we’re going back to 1972 to go forward to the moon.We welcome Anatoly Zak, who keeps the very helpful RussianSpaceWeb.com, a subscription site. I heartily recommend it for those of you who lived

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